An Intelligent Person’s Guide to Philosophy
An Intelligent Person’s Guide to Philosophy by Roger Scruton, published by National Geographic Books on February 1, 1999, offers a practical introduction to the discipline of philosophy. This 192-page book presents philosophy as an active pursuit rather than a mere theoretical study, emphasizing its relevance to everyday life. Scruton engages readers by exploring a variety of subjects, including freedom, God, reality, and morality, while also touching on themes like music and history.
In this accessible work, Scruton aims to guide readers in their own philosophical explorations, moving beyond traditional intellectualism to present philosophy in a more empirical light. The book serves as a resource for those interested in understanding how philosophical concepts apply to contemporary issues, making it a valuable reference for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of philosophy and its implications in modern life.
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“Philosophy’s the ‘love of wisdom’, can be approached in two ways: by doing it, or by studying how it has been done,” so writes the eminent philosopher Roger Scruton. In this user-friendly book, he chooses to introduce philosophy by doing it. Taking the discipline beyond theory and “intellectualism,” he presents it in an empirical, accessible, and practical light. The result is not a history of the field but a vivid, energetic, and personal account to guide the reader making his or her own venture into philosophy. Addressing a range of subjects from freedom, God, reality, and morality, to sex, music, and history, Scruton argues philosophy’s relevance not just to intellectual questions, but to contemporary life.
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